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In modern times we are used to major events that amaze us with their size and scope. We marvel at how we are able to bring incredible resources to bear. And, we live in a time where we expect instant results from our efforts.

This obviously hasn't always been that way. In today's episode I look at the Erie Canal, an amazing accomplishment for its time and still unrivaled today.

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In our American history, probably no speech is well known and powerful as the Gettysburg Address. The time of its delivery, the presence of President Lincoln, and the field upon which it was delivered all point to an incredible historical event.

I invite you to listen to this podcast as we look at the story behind the story of this amazing event.

References:

Historical Marker Database

Library of Congress

Abraham Lincoln Online

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I'm fascinated by the many individuals involved with historical markers. When I began my interest in historical markers I soon learned there was a culture surrounding them.

In today's episode I have a conversation with Todd Kent. Todd travels around documenting the story found on historical markers. He has seen many fascinating markers in places we least expect to find one.

I invite you to visit Todd's productions on Instagram and TicToc. You can search for him on both sites by typing in @txhistorymarkers.

You can also find him on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@EsteemEducation

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Among the many individuals associated with America's Civil War, perhaps among the best known is the radical abolitionist, John Brown. Whether you agree or disagree with his views and actions, he had a lasting impact on the rich heritage of our great nation.

In this episode I tell the story behind the story of the Civil War icon.

References:

The American Battlefield Trust (https://www.battlefields/org/learn/biographies/john-brown

The Historical Marker Database (https://hmdb.org)

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We all have favorite holidays. It seems that each month has its own signature holiday. One of the favorite for many is Groundhog Day.

In this episode we'll look at the origin of this day and the story behind the story.

References

Historical Marker Database (https://hmdb.org)

Short Food Blog (https://shortfoodblog.com)

Wikipedia (https:Wikipedia.org)

Mental Bomb (https://mentalbomb.com)

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Throughout the United States you will find communities with strange names. Perhaps the strangest is found in the hill country of Texas.

Texas is a wonderful place to travel to enjoy beautiful scenery, the famous blue bonnets and other Texas wildflowers, and sites that chronical the storied American West.

In this episode I look at the strange story behind a little-known Texas ghost town. It is the story of the Baby Head Cemetery

References:

Highlander News (www.highlandernews.com)

Texas Hill Country (www.texashillcountry.com)

Atlas Obscura (www.atlasobscura.com)

Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org)

Chris Restores TX (https://www.youtube.com/@chrisrestorestx)

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There are many things we take for granted or don’t think about what goes in to bringing something in front of us. Historical markers fits in that category. We drive past, perhaps stopping to read a marker and enjoy the experience. But most of us don’t think about all that goes in to the process of manufacturing and placing a historical marker.

An important part of the process is a company out of Corpus Christi; Texas called The Southwell Company. This fascinating company has a rich heritage of it’s own and deserving of its own historical marker.

In this episode I visit with a new friend, Harry Lee Chester, Jr. Harry is the owner of Southwell Company and is directly active in its leadership.

I invite you to join us in this fascinating look at a company the is instrumental in helping us know the story behind the story of historical markers.

You can learn more about the Southwell Company and Harry Lee by visiting their website at: https://southwellco.com. I encourage you to consider their products if you are thinking of setting up a historical marker.

They also have a presence on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/thesouthwellco

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We know the illustration of an onion. There are many different elements we discover as we begin to peel back the layers. That is true as well with historical markers.

My guest in this episode is Steve Bodnar, Associate Director for Strategic Marketing for the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. You can hear the excitement and passion in his voice as he describes what the Pomeroy Foundation does to help us preserve and champion the rich heritage of our nation.

I invite you to listen as Steve and I discuss more of the story behind the story of America's historical markers. I like their slogan from their website: "For History For Life".

You can learn more about the Willam G. Pomeroy Foundation and how you can be a part of this amazing work by going to their web site: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/

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